Tube labeling system
AXON 2
Fast and reliable allocation of samples in labs with horizontal tube/vial position
Samples identified in real time
Unique labeling enables samples be assigned quick and reliably in labs. In practice, self-adhesive labels are applied individually to tubes or vials. 1D or 2D encoding enables samples be processed fully automated in transport and filing.
AXON has been designed for direct thermal and thermal transfer label printing. 300 dpi or 600 dpi print resolutions favor sharp-edge and high-contrast print images. The smallest codes and fonts can be verified reliably. A labeling cycle takes less than two seconds. Tubes and vials with or without a closure cap can be inserted by hand or automated by a handling system.
Symbols on the control panel support AXON be operated intuitively. Replacing a label roll or a ribbon is no big deal. In cases of cleaning or wear, print rollers and transport rollers are easy to remove using a tool attached. RS232, USB, Ethernet, WLAN and Bluetooth ensure data be transferred. AXON integrates to Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
If no PC is plugged, variable data can be entered on a control panel, with the help of a keyboard or a scanner. 110 VAC to 240 VAC input voltage at 50 / 60 Hz, 24 VDC to 60 VDC are options
Comparison of the tube labeling systems
AXON 2
| AXON 1 | AXON 2 | |
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| Modules of a SQUIX 2P label printer and modules of the tube applicator are united in one chassis. | Printer | Standard SQUIX 4MP label printer providing an AXON 2 applicator |
| no more than 56 mm | Label widths | no more than 110 mm |
| vertical | Tube / vial orientation | horizontal |
| Once tubes or vials have been inserted to the retainer, they can be filled and sealed. | Particularity | Identified tubes and vials can be ejected automatically, for example to a tray. |
| 7 - 26 mm, a maximum of 35 mm may be possible upon request | Tube / vial diameters | 7 - 22 mm |
| 20 - 130 mm | Tube / vial lengths | 25 - 120 mm |
| Warning on a label roll ending Codes be verified |
Options | - |
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For laboratories: Labeling tubes reliably in real time
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1 Peel-off plate
Adapted specifically to tubes and vials
2 TRV 14 transport roller (Ø 14 mm)
Labels are applied to tubes or vials of diameters 10 mm to 22 mm. By moving the roller along the shaft to specified positions, closure caps or protruding threads remain located beside the roller.
Operations require labels no more than 56 mm wide and a Type 56 peel-off plate. In cases of smaller diameters or wider labels, adapted transport rollers are provided as options.
3 Pinch rollers
Aligned according to the length of a tube or vial
Tubes or vials are pressed against the transport roller as labels are applied.
4 Swivel arms providing a stop
Axial setting according to the length of a tube or vial and the label position
5 Material replacement
Pivoting the applicator simplifies labels or ribbons be replaced.
6 Tray
Tubes or vials ejected automatically after printing are collected.
More information about label priner SQUIX 4MP.
Control panel
Intuitive operation. Settings are easy to configure using self-explanatory symbols.
1 LED: Power ON
2 Status bar: Receive data, record datastream, warning on a ribbon ending, SD memory card / USB stick plugged, Bluetooth, WLAN, Ethernet, USB slave, Time
3 Printer status: Ready, pause, number of labels printed on a print job,
label in peel-off position, awaiting external start signal
4 USB slot to plug a service key or a memory stick, to store data in the internal IFFS printer memory
5 Operation
Print and apply labels step by step
Jump to menu
Reprint the last label
Interrupt and continue a print job
Stop and delete all print jobs
Label feed
Setup options
Print positions Y
Print parameters
Print speeds
AXON 1 tube labeling system
Landscape or portrait display depending on the orientation of assembly
Rotation in steps of 90° by software command
SQUIX label printer representing AXON 2
Video tutorials
Interfaces
1 Slot to plug a SD memory card
2 2 USB hosts to plug a service key, a USB stick, a keyboard, a barcode scanner, an USB Bluetooth adapter, an USB WLAN stick or an external control panel
3 USB 2.0 Hi-speed to plug a PC
4 Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s
5 RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 Baud / 8 Bit
Options
6 Digital I/O interface; SUB-D socket connector, 25 pins
compliant with IEC/EN 61131-2, Type 1+3
Inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated and protect from reverse polarity. Outputs are short-circuit proof.
PNP inputs
Start printing / applying a label
Print initial label
Reprint
Delete print job
Label removed
Stop printing / applying a label
Label feed
Pause
Reset
PNP, NPN outputs
Device ready
Print data available
Initial position / upper end limit
Paper feed ON
Label in peel-off position
Labeling position / lower end limit
Warning on a ribbon ending
Warning on a label roll ending*
Ribbon / Label roll ending
Collective error
*AXON 1 only
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7 2 port Ethernet switch 10/100 Mbit/s
AXON 1 tube labeling system
SQUIX label printer representing AXON 2
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Tube labeling system |
Label printers providing AXON 2 | |||
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| SQUIX 4.3MP | SQUIX 4MP | SQUIX 4MP | ||
| Print head | ||||
| Print method Thermal transfer | |
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| Print method Direct thermal | |
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| Print resolution dpi | 300 | 300 | 600 | |
| Print speed mm/s | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Print width mm max. | 108.4 | 105.7 | 105.7 | |
| Material | ||||
| Tubes/Vials Orientation at the time of a label be applied | horizontal | |||
| Tubes/Vials Diameter mm | 10 - 22 / If options are provided: 7 - 16 | |||
| Tubes/Vials Length, closure cap included mm | 25 - 120 | |||
| Tubes/Vials Conicity (change in diameter) % max. | 0.8 | |||
| Labels1) Material | Paper, plastics such as PET, PP | |||
| Labels Width mm | 5 - 56 / If options are provided: 5 - 110 | |||
| Labels Height mm at least | 12 | |||
| Labels Thickness mm at least | 0.05 | |||
| Labels Roll diameter mm max. | 205 | |||
| Labels Core diameter mm | 38 - 76 | |||
| Labels Winding | outside | |||
| Liner Width mm | 9 - 60 / If options are provided: 9 - 114 | |||
| Liner Thickness2) mm | 0.05 | |||
| Ribbon Coating | outside or inside | |||
| Ribbon Roll diameter mm max. | 80 | |||
| Ribbon Core diameter mm | 25 | |||
| Ribbon Length m max. | 600 | |||
| Ribbon Width mm | 25 - 114 | |||
| Printer dimensions and weights | ||||
| Width x Height x Depth mm | 252 x 288 x 520 | |||
| Weight kg approx. | 12 | |||
| Label sensors / Position indicators | ||||
| Transmissive sensor to detect | labels or punch marks and materials ending, print marks on transparent materials | |||
| Reflective sensor bottom or top reflex to detect | labels and materials ending, print marks on non-transparent materials | |||
| Sensor distance center to the contact edge centered mm | 0 - 55 | |||
| Interfaces | ||||
| RS232-C 1,200 to 230,400 Baud / 8 Bit | |
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| USB 2.0 Hi-speed to plug a PC | |
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| Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s | LPD, RawIP-Printing, SOAP-Webservice, OPC UA, WebDAV, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS, TIME, NTP, Zeroconf, SNMP, SMTP, VNC | |||
| 1 USB host on the control panel to plug a | service key, USB stick | |||
| 2 USB hosts on the back of the device to plug a | keyboard, barcode scanner, USB Bluetooth adapter, USB WLAN stick | |||
| Digital 24 VDC I/O interface | |
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| 2 port Ethernet switch 10/100 Mbit/s | |
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| Operational data | ||||
| Voltage 100 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, PFC | |
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| Voltage 24 - 60 VDC | |
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| Power input | <10 W in standby / 100 W are typical | |||
| Temperature / Humidity: In operation | +5 - 40 °C / 10 - 85 %, not condensing | |||
| Temperature / Humidity: On stock | 0 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing | |||
| Temperature / Humidity: In transport | –25 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing | |||
| Approvals | CE (In-vitro), FCC Class A, ICES-3, cULus, CB, CCC, EAC, BIS, BSMI, KC-Mark, CoC Mexico | |||
| Control panel | ||||
| LCD color touchscreen Screen diagonal " | 4,3 | |||
| LCD color touchscreen Resolution - Width x Height px | 272 x 480 | |||
- Limitations may apply when using small labels, thin materials or strong adhesive. Critical applications need testing.
- Peeling labels off a liner requires liner materials not thicker than the labels.
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Accessories
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SD memory card
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USB stick
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USB WLAN stick
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n
Hotspot or infrastructure mode -
USB WLAN stick with a rod antenna
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n + 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac
Hotspot or infrastructure mode
Extended range of operation -
USB Bluetooth adapter
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I/O interface plug
SUB-D, 25 pins
All control signals can be attached to the I/O interface using clamping screws. -
External control panel
Same functionality as on a printer. If the control panel on a printer cannot be accessed, an external one can be attached.
Landscape or portrait display. Operators are free to control either on an external panel or the one on a printer. Power supply requires special connecting cables.
USB 2.0 Hi-speed to plug a printer
Connecting USB cable, 1.8 m
Connecting USB cable, 3 m
Connecting USB cable, 5 m
Connecting USB cable, 11 m
Connecting USB cable, 16 m -
TR2 hand switch
A digital I/O interface is required
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Connecting RS232-C cable
9/9 pins, 3 m
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Options provided for SQUIX 4MP label printers
Slim DR4-M print rollers
If narrow labels are in use, accurate print images require adapted print rollers. Enhanced roller wear and contamined print heads are avoided, so are errors during label feed.
DR4-M30 - labels no more than 25.4 mm wide
DR4-M60 - labels no more than 56.0 mm wide
DR4-M80 - labels no more than 76.0 mm wide
Peel-off plates
Feeding below a pulley promotes labels be dispensed reliably.
Type 56 - labels nor more than 56 mm wide
Type 110 - labels no more than 110 mm wide
K Type - customer-specific, if closures of tubes or vials interfere with a standard peel-off plate
1 24 VDC - 60 VDC input voltage
Instead of standard power supply, a 24 VDC to 60 VDC module can be installed.
2 24 VDC digital I/O interface
SUB-D socket connector, 25 pins
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3 2 port Ethernet switch 10/100 Mbit/s
Another terminal device can be plugged to a shared network. Signals loop through.
Options provided for the AXON 2 tube applicator
TRV 18 transport roller (Ø 18 mm)
Labels are applied to tubes or vials of diameters 7 mm to 16 mm. By moving the roller along the shaft to specified positions, closure caps or protruding threads remain located beside the roller. Operations require labels no more than 56 mm wide and a Type 56 peel-off plate.
Transport rollers
If tubes with diameters 10 mm to 22 mm are in use
Type maximum label width peel-off plate
DR4-M30 25.4 mm 56 mm
DR4-M60 56.0 mm 56 mm
DR4-M80 76.0 mm 110 mm
DR4 110 mm 110 mm
TRK transport roller, customer-specific
If tube or vial dimensions do not coincide with specified transport rollers
Type 56, type 110 or K Type peel-off plates are required.
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Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language AXON 1 and AXON 2
PDF - 3.51 MB 07/2021 28/07/2021 English Overview Product Marking
PDF - 5.55 MB 07/2021 22/07/2021 English
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Checklists
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Title Format Version Last change Language Check list tube labeling systems AXON
PDF - 263 KB 07/2021 19/07/2021 English -
Other languages
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Title Format Version Last change Language Checkliste Etikettiersystem AXON
PDF - 352 KB 07/2021 06/07/2021 Deutsch Checkliste système d'étiquetage AXON 2
PDF - 332 KB 12/2019 07/12/2020 Français
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Operation Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Instructions Labelling System AXON 2
PDF - 2.06 MB 07/2021 19/07/2021 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Betriebsanleitung Etikettiersystem AXON 2
PDF - 2.07 MB 07/2021 07/07/2021 Deutsch
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Assembly Instructions
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Title Format Version Last change Language Assembly Instructions Tube Applicator AXON 2
PDF - 951 KB 07/2021 19/07/2021 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Montageanleitung Tube-Applikator AXON 2
PDF - 963 KB 07/2021 07/07/2021 Deutsch Notice d'assemblage AXON 2
PDF - 977 KB 07/2021 07/07/2021 Français
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Programming
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Title Format Version Last change Language cabPROTECT - Data security in label printing
PDF - 1.53 MB 05/2021 31/05/2021 English Networked labeling with OPC UA
cab and the Smart FactoryPDF - 1.12 MB 03/2019 19/07/2021 English Programming Manual JScript X4
for SQUIX, MACH 4S, EOS2, EOS5, HERMES QPDF - 10.26 MB 9.4 - 5.33 02/02/2021 English ZPL Emulation with cab printers
PDF - 462 KB 06/2021 19/07/2021 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Download Converter (download.exe)
Converts image, font and database files into the JScript download data format.
Install MS Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable if not available on your system.ZIP - 9 KB 2.3 19/07/2021 – Marquage en réseau avec OPC UA
cab et l'usine intelligentePDF - 3.69 MB 08/2019 02/12/2020 Français Programmieranleitung JScript für SQUIX, MACH 4S, EOS2/EOS5, HERMES Q und PX Q
PDF - 9.94 MB 9.4 - 5.33 02/12/2020 Deutsch Vernetzt kennzeichnen mit OPC UA
cab und die intelligente FabrikPDF - 1.13 MB 03/2019 28/01/2021 Deutsch ZPL Emulation mit cab Drucksystemen
PDF - 497 KB 06/2021 30/06/2021 Deutsch
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Spare Parts
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Title Format Version Last change Language Spare Parts List Tube Applicator AXON 2
PDF - 440 KB 07/2020 19/07/2021 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Ersatzteilliste Tube-Applikator AXON 2
PDF - 443 KB 07/2020 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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Manuals Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language External Operation Panel - Assembly Instructions
PDF - 138 KB 07/2019 19/07/2021 English Label File Selection Box - Input Output Box - Assembly Instructions
PDF - 194 KB 05/2020 02/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Externes Bedienfeld - Montageanleitung
PDF - 114 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Deutsch Panneau de commande externe
PDF - 218 KB 07/2019 18/02/2021 Français
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EU Declarations of Conformity - Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language External Operation Panel - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 English Label File Selection Box - I/O Box - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Etikettenauswahlbox - Ein-/Ausgabebox - Konformitätserklärung
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Deutsch Externes Bedienfeld - Konformitätserklärung
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Deutsch Labelbox - I/O Box - Déclaration UE de conformité
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Français Panneau de commande externe - Déclaration UE de conformité
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Français
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Safety data sheets
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Title Format Version Last change Language Safety Data Sheet Special Cleaner for Glass and Plastic GR1N
PDF - 65 KB 08/2017 19/07/2021 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Sicherheitsdatenblatt Spezial Glasreiniger und Kunststoffreiniger GR1N
PDF - 156 KB 06/2017 19/07/2021 Deutsch Sicherheitsdatenblatt Spezial-Gummiwalzen-Reiniger WR1
PDF - 173 KB 06/2017 19/07/2021 Deutsch
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Label software
Software & Drivers
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Firmware
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Title Format Version Last change Language cabFirmwareUpdater
Windows 32 & 64 bit (starting from Vista)ZIP - 14.11 MB 3.9.0.0 02/02/2021 – Firmware X4
Firmware SQUIX | EOS2 | EOS5 | MACH 4S | HERMES Q | PX QZIP - 45.77 MB 5.37 23/06/2021 – Release Notes Firmware X4
TXT - 61 KB
5.00 - 5.37 23/06/2021 –
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Drivers
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Linux Armv7 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Armv7 32bit Driver RPi 2/3/4 (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.89 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab Linux x86 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel 32bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.90 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab Linux x86 - 64 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel/AMD 64bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.88 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.15 - 11.0ZIP - 2.75 MB 1.42 08/12/2020 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.14ZIP - 5.33 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab Windows Driver
32/64 Bit (Vista - Windows 7 - Windows 8 - Windows 8.1 - Windows 10 - Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019) CERTIFIEDZIP - 9.37 MB 5.3.03 05/10/2020 –
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Software
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Download Converter (download.exe)
Converts image, font and database files into the JScript download data format.
Install MS Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable if not available on your system.ZIP - 9 KB 2.3 19/07/2021 – cablabel S3 Demo (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 51.42 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – cablabel S3 Lite (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 61.88 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – cablabel S3 Print
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 52.46 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – cablabel S3 Pro
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 62.10 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – Database Connector
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 10.93 MB 4.3.0.1 15/12/2020 – LogService
for Database ConnectorZIP - 4.15 MB 1.7.1.0 15/12/2020 –
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